Preclinical Curriculum

Dentalverse’s own two-year preclinical dental curriculum — 185 lessons mapped across Years 1 and 2, of which 56 are published: cell biology and genetics, biochemistry, head-and-neck anatomy, and histology and embryology.

Medical Cell Biology and Genetics · 12

Introduction to human cells Cell membranes Vesicular transport Cytoskeleton and cell movement Cell junctions and extracellular matrix Cell signalling Cell cycle and cell death DNA and chromosomes Gene expression Medical inheritance Craniofacial and dental genetics Genetic testing and biotechnology

Biochemistry and Metabolism · 14

Chemical foundations of life Amino acids and proteins Collagen and structural proteins Enzymes Carbohydrates Bioenergetics Glycolysis and pyruvate metabolism Citric-acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation Glycogen and glucose homeostasis Lipids and lipid metabolism Amino-acid and nitrogen metabolism Nucleotide metabolism Vitamins and minerals Oral biochemistry

Human and Head-and-Neck Anatomy · 18

Anatomical language Bones, joints and muscles Skull osteology Scalp, face and facial expression Parotid and submandibular regions Muscles of mastication Temporomandibular joint Oral cavity Tongue Infratemporal fossa Pterygopalatine fossa Cranial nerves Arterial supply of the head and neck Venous and lymphatic drainage Neck anatomy Nose, sinuses and orbit Pharynx, palate and larynx Dental neuroanatomy and pain pathways

Histology and Embryology · 15

Histological methods Epithelium Connective tissue Cartilage and bone Muscle and nervous tissue Blood vessels and lymphoid tissues Early embryonic development Craniofacial development Tooth development Enamel Dentin and pulp Cementum and periodontal ligament Alveolar bone and tooth eruption Oral mucosa Salivary glands

Human Physiology · 4

Homeostasis and body fluids Membrane potential Synapses and neurotransmission Skeletal and smooth muscle

Dental Anatomy and Occlusion · 10

Dental terminology Permanent incisors Permanent canines Permanent premolars Permanent molars Primary dentition Dental arches and contacts Eruption and tooth-age changes Foundations of occlusion Mandibular movement

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